Current time in Gwangju, South Korea
09:06:29
Sunday, 15 November 2026
UTC offset
UTC+09:00
Asia/Seoul
Sunrise
07:07
Today
Sunset
17:28
10h 21m of daylight
No daylight saving: Gwangju stays at UTC+09:00 all year.
Gwangju compared with the world
Upcoming holidays in South Korea
- Constitution DayFri, 17 Jul · in 0 days
- Liberation DaySat, 15 Aug · in 0 days
- September EquinoxWed, 23 Sep · in 0 days
- ChuseokFri, 25 Sep · in 0 days
- Chuseok HolidaySat, 26 Sep · in 0 days
Other cities in South Korea
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Gwangju in?
Gwangju is in the Korean Time zone, Asia/Seoul in the IANA database, currently at UTC+09:00.
Does Gwangju have daylight saving time?
No. Gwangju keeps the same time all year.
What is the best time to call Gwangju?
Business hours in Gwangju usually run from 09:00 to 17:00 local time. Use the meeting planner to find an hour that suits both sides, and check the public holidays in South Korea before you book. Open the meeting planner on DaySchedule